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Stay Ahead: Opportunities Everyone Is Talking About

Your Guide to Toronto’s Latest Film Grants, Festivals & Jobs

October 15, 2025

ConneKt Film is a film community that helps filmmakers at all levels to connect, grow, and succeed by centralizing all film opportunities in Toronto, including networking events, festivals, grants, and job openings, right in your inbox!

We aim to reduce the time spent searching for film opportunities and provide you with the crucial information you need to focus on what matters the most - your career!

Industry Updates

Hey there, wonderful filmmaker! 🎬

We hope you enjoyed your long weekend!

There is so much happening in the city! Reelworld Summit & Festival, International Film Festival of South Asia, Toronto Latin American Film Festival, Female Eye Film Festival and we are excited to see you at our Film Flow as well!

And we are very excited to see you on our Film Flow on October 18th as well! With all the business of life, it’s so nice to connect with other industry folks while recharging with yoga, journaling and reconnecting over some tea and snacks.

So excited to see you all!

ConneKt Film - Film Flow

As always, below you’ll find a handpicked collection of the latest grant deadlines, job opportunities, industry events, and curated resources to help you make the last of the summer (and beyond). Thank you for being such an essential part of our community. Let’s keep growing, creating, and conneKting together!

Deadline	Link
15 Oct	TAC - Media Artists Program: Creation
16 Oct	CMF - Interactive Digital Media - Digital Creators Pilot Program
16 Oct (first closing date)	CMF - Broadcaster Envelope Program (Diverse Languages)
16 Oct (first closing date)	CMF - Broadcaster Envelope (English & French): Development
16 Oct (first closing date)	CMF - Broadcaster Envelope (English & French): Production
17 Oct	Canadian Academy - Misdirect: The Nick Nemeroff Comedy Grant
20 Oct	ISO x YouTube - Podcasting program
27 Oct	TAIS - Digital Artist in Residence
29 Oct	Rogers Series Fund
31 Oct	Telefilm - Festivals Program
31 Oct	NOHFC - Film & Television Program
14 Nov	NFB - Filmmaker Assistance Program
16 Nov	Lyons - Canadian Film Scholarship
20 Nov	CMF - Slate Development Pilot Program: Track Record Applicants
20 Nov	CMF - Slate Development Pilot Program: Alternative Access Applicants
20 Nov	CMF - Sector Development Support
24 Nov	Telefilm - Promotion Program - Industry Initiatives
2 Dec	Bell Fund - TV MPF Stream
8 Dec	CMF - Interactive Digital Media: Conceptualization Program
8 Dec	CMF - Interactive Digital Media: Iteration Program
8 Dec	CMF - Linear - Francophone Minority: Development
8 Dec	CMF - Linear - Northern Incentive: Development
8 Dec	CMF - Linear - Northern Incentive: Production
8 Dec	CMF - Linear - Predevelopment Funding
8 Dec	CMF - Program for Black and Racialized Communities: Development & Predevelopment
8 Dec	CMF - Linear - Quebec French Regional Development
8 Dec	CMF - Linear - Quebec French Regional Production Incentive
8 Dec (second closing date)	CMF - Broadcaster Envelope (English & French): Development
8 Dec (second closing date)	CMF - Broadcaster Envelope Program (Diverse Languages)
8 Dec (second closing date)	CMF - Broadcaster Envelope (English & French): Production
8 Dec (second closing date)	CMF - Linear - Anglophone Minority
8 Dec (second closing date)	CMF - Linear - English Regional Production Bonus
8 Dec (second closing date)	CMF - Linear - Francophone Minority: Production
18 Dec	Ontario Creates - Marketing and Distribution Initiative Program
01 Mar, 2026	ISO - Travel Program
Mar, 2026	IPF - Short Form Series Development Program
Rolling Deadline (until full)	WSC & IPF - Coaching Program (English & French)
Rolling Deadline	Film Independent - Fiscal Sponsorship
Rolling Deadline	Film Independent - Sloan Distribution Grant
Rolling Deadline	IPF - Industry Development
Rolling Deadline	CISF - Bespoke Business Clinics
Rolling Deadline	RBC - BIPOC Emerging Producer Lending Program
Rolling Deadline	MPI - Filmmaker Grant
Rolling Deadline	BSO - Mid-Career Accelerator
Rolling Deadline	BSO - Office Hours Mentorship
Rolling Deadline	Toronto Arts Council - Black Arts Projects
Open till 31 March 2026	CMF - Accessibility Support

Event Date	Link
9-19 Oct	IFFSA Toronto
14-19 Oct	Female Eye Film Festival
14-26 Oct	Reelworld Film Festival
15-19 Oct	Toronto After Dark Film Festival
16-19 Oct	aluCine Latin Film + Media Festival
16-26 Oct	Toronto Latin American Film Festival
17-26 Oct	Hamilton Film Festival
18 Oct	ConneKt Film - Film Flow
18-26 Oct	Barrie Film Festival
21-26 Oct	Planet in Focus International Film Festival
23 Oct - 2 Nov	Windsor International Film Festival
23-25 Oct	Durham Region International Film Festival
24 Oct - 2 Nov	The Forest City Film Festival
28 Oct	The Forest City Youth Film Festival
29 Oct	CBC - Climate Storytelling Producer Learning Roundtable
29 Oct	CSV - Halloween Video Chuck
1 Nov	CSV - Artist Talk w Munro Ferguson and Midi Ono
1-2 Nov	Toronto Youth Shorts
5-15 Nov	Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
6 Nov	TAIS Animation Showcase
6-8 Nov	CineFAM Film Festival
6-8 Nov	Ottawa Canadian Film Festival
6-9 Nov	Diaspora Film Festival
7-9 Nov	Toronto International Music Video Festival
7-15 Nov	Guelph Film Fest
16, 20-30 Nov	Ekran - Toronto Polish Film Festival
17 - 22 Nov	Blood In The Snow Film Festival
21-23 Nov	Breakthroughs Film Festival
24 Nov	SES - Sustainable Production Forum
6-7 Dec	Filmi - Toronto’s South Asian Film Festival

Workshop date (registration by)	Link
15 Oct	CSV - Grant Writing Essentials
17 Oct	CSV - Empathetic Documentary: Cinematography + Directing
18 Oct	LIFT - Lighting Fundamentals
21, 23 Oct	LIFT - Assistant Director
25 Oct	LIFT - Cinematography Fundamentals
27, 28, 30 Oct	LIFT - Directing Documentary Film
29 Oct	BAO Open Studio+
3 Nov	Hand Eye Society - Grant Writing for Creatives
4, 6 Nov	LIFT - ARRI and Aaton 16mm Cameras
5 Nov	CSV - Intro to Screenwriting
8 Nov	LIFT - Super 8 Filmmaking Intensive
9 Nov	LIFT - Voice Over Technique
10, 12 Nov	LIFT - Directing Actors for Narrative: Part 2
13, 20 Nov	LIFT - Storyboarding
15 Nov	LIFT - Camera Assisting
16 Nov	LIFT - Intro to Production Management & Accounting
17, 19 Nov	LIFT - Script Supervision
18, 20 Nov	LIFT - Crafting the Perfect Pitch: Packaging Your Project for Success
20 Nov	CSV - Rethinking Feature Filmmaking Methodologies
20, 27 Nov	CSV - Independence under Austerity

and finally…

Some companies are hiring multiple positions: Ajax Creatives, Soho VFX, Company 3, Corus Entertainment, Blue Ant Media, Rogers Communications, CBC/Radio Canada, MLSE, Moonlight Studio, Fujifilm, Spin Master, Method Studios, Side FX, Guru Studio, Landmark Cinemas, IMAX, Cineplex and you can find more job opportunities below.

Deadline	Link
15 Oct	Strut Entertainment - Project Manager, Music and Talent
16 Oct	Global News - Show Producer
16 Oct	Global News - Digital Broadcast Journalist
17 Oct	Grayson Music - Client Reception & Service
17 Oct	TIFF - Senior Philanthropy Officer
17 Oct	Global News - Weekday Producer/Weekend Anchor
17 Oct	CBC News Journalist Internship
19 Oct	CBC - Supervisor, Digital Development
19 Oct	Cineplex - AV Tech
19 Oct	TIFF - Usher
19 Oct	TIFF - Concessions Attendant
20 Oct	Brunico - Inside Sales Representative
20 Oct	Bell Media - Technical Mgr. Engineering, Dome Productions
20 Oct	TIFF - Director, Sales
20 Oct	TIFF - Sr. Director - Market Operations, Administration & Enablement
20 Oct	TIFF - Director, Digital
20 Oct	Bell Media - Mgr. Engineering, Dome Productions
20 Oct	CBC - Sr. Writer, About That
20 Oct	CBC - Data Governance Analyst
21 Oct	Corus - Production Coordinator
21 Oct	Corus - Network Analyst
21 Oct	CBC - Developmental Editorial Assistant
21 Oct	CBC - Sr. Designer
22 Oct	Blue Ant Media - Social Media Editor
23 Oct	CBC - Executive Producer, Audio & Programming, Local-Toronto
23 Oct	CBC - Art Director, Motion/Animation
23 Oct	CBC - Sr. Manager, Enterprise Architecture
23 Oct	CBC - Executive Producer, News Local-Toronto
24 Oct	Bell Media - Technical Operations Lead, Dome Productions
24 Oct	Blue Ant Studios - Finance Mgr., Global Channels and Streaming
24 Oct	CBC - Specialist, Contract Administration, B&R
24 Oct	CBC - Sr. Communications & Marketing Specialist, Copywriter
26 Oct	McWood Studios - Scenic Carpenter Fabricator
26 Oct	Reelworld - Managing Director
28 Oct	CBC - Sr. Manager, Regional Media (French)
29 Oct	OCAD University - Seasonal Instructor: Hybrid Media Lab
31 Oct	Corus - Street Team Member
3 Nov	TIFF - Sr. Motion Designer
8 Nov	Pink Triangle Press - Sales, Fundraising & Philanthropy Account Manager
9 Nov	Bell Media - Graduate Program - Media, Marketing & Brand
14 Nov	DGC - National Executive Director
28 Nov	ACTRA - Associate Business Representative
Open until filled	Ajax Creative - Producer
Open until filled	Ajax Creative - Post Producer
Open until filled	Ajax Creative - Finance Coordinator
Open until filled	Ajax Creative - Project Coordinator
Open until filled	Amazon MGM Studios - Theatrical Publicity Specialist
Open until filled	Autodesk - Animation Researcher
Open until filled	BBIC - Manager
Open until filled	Blue Ant Studios - Master Control Operator
Open until filled	Cineflix Media - Director, Post Production
Open until filled	Cineflix Media - Production Intern
Open until filled	Cineflix Media - Sr. Digital Producer
General Application	Company 3 - VFX Paint Artist
General Application	Company 3 - Compositing Supervisor
General Application	Company 3 - Match Move / Tracker
General Application	Company 3 - Sr. Flame Artist
General Application	Company 3 - Sr. Compositor
General Application	Company 3 - CG Pipeline TD
General Application	Company 3 - CG Generalist
General Application	Company 3 - VFX Producer
General Application	Company 3 - Lighter
Open until filled	Critical Mass - Group Creative Director (Art)
Open until filled	Dentsu - Production Coordinator
Open until filled	Dentsu - Social Media Content Creator
Open until filled	Dentsu - Director, Digital Media
Open until filled	Dentsu - Media Planner
Open until filled	Dentsu - Digital Coordinator
Open until filled	DEPT - Sr. Copywriter
Open until filled	DEPT - Lead Motion Designer
Open until filled	DEPT - Sr. Motion Designer & Illustrator
Open until filled	DEPT - Social Media & Influencer Manager
Open until filled	Festwave Institute - Film Festival Programmer
Open until filled	Festwave Institute - Film Festival Programmer Assistant
Open until filled	Guru - General Application
Open until filled	Guru - Project Mgr, Studio Relocation & Construction
Open until filled	Guru - Studio Office & Events Coordinator
Open until filled	Habibi Film Rentals - Rentals Manager
Open until filled	Hogarth - Sr. Post Producer
Open until filled	Hogarth - Sr. Motion Designer
Open until filled	IMAX - Project Coordinator, DMR
Open until filled	IPG Mediabrands Canada - Residency
Open until filled	Leo Toronto - Jr. Producer
Open until filled	MIK Studio - Creative Strategist
Open until filled	Monks - Integrated Executive Producer
Open until filled	Monks - Sr. Media Planner
Open until filled	Monks - Director, Media Strategy & Planning
Open until filled	Monks - Social and Content Strategist
Open until filled	Monks - Content Manager
Open until filled	Moonlight Studio - Ads Manager
Open until filled	Moonlight Studio - Studio Stage Manager
Open until filled	Moonlight Studio - Social Media Manager
Open until filled	Moonlight Studio - Finance Management
Open until filled	Now Toronto - City Editor
Open until filled	Pixomondo - General Application
Open until filled	Purple Dog Post - Jr Online Editor
Open until filled	Purple Dog Post - Post Production Coordinator
Open until filled	Rocket Science VFX - Compositor
Open until filled	Rodeo FX - Sr. FX Artist
Open until filled	Rodeo FX - Sr. VFX Production Assistant
Expression of Interest	Rodeo FX - Layout Artist
Open until filled	Rogers - Field Camera Operator/Editor
Open until filled	Rogers - Presentation Coordinator
Open until filled	Rogers - Mgr, Business Affairs
Open until filled	Rogers - Development Mgr.
Open until filled	Rogers - Account Mgr. Media Sales
Open until filled	Rogers - Sales Coordinator
Open until filled	Rogers - Digital Audio Producer
Open until filled	Rogers - Presentation Coordinator
Open until filled	Rogers - Product Manager, Sportsnet.ca
Open until filled	Rogers - Sr. Analyst, Audience Insights
Open until filled	Rogers - Sr. Analyst, Business Development
Open until filled	Rogers - Weekend Sr. Editor
Open until filled	Rogers - Associate Product Manager, Sportsnet+
Open until filled	Rogers - Associate MMCC
Open until filled	Roku - Sr. Content Acquisition Mgr.
Open until filled	Roku - Content Merchandising Mgr. International
Open until filled	SideFX - 3D Software Developer
Open until filled	SideFX - Sr Compositing Software Developer/Technical Director
Open until filled	Soho VFX - VFX Production Coordinator
Open until filled	Soho VFX - Houdini FX Artist
Open until filled	Soho VFX - Compositor
Open until filled	Soho VFX - Lighting Artist
Open until filled	Soho VFX - Animator
Open until filled	Soho VFX - Character Animator
Open until filled	Soho - Tracking Artist
Open until filled	Soho VFX - Rigger
Open until filled	Solotech - Lead Production Technician - Video
Open until filled	SpinMaster - Design Lead
Open until filled	SpinMaster - Public Relation Coordinator
Open until filled	Spin VFX - Pipeline Supervisor
Open until filled	Spin VFX - Sr. Accountant
Open until filled	TFO - ONFR Director (French)
Open until filled	TFO - Sr Operations Technician (French)
Open until filled	The Turn Lab - Production Artist
Open until filled	The Turn Lab - Digital Designer
Open until filled	Viva Media - Studio & Rental Equipment Intern
Open until filled	Vosyn - Video Editing Intern
Open until filled	The Walt Disney Studios - Mgr., Publicity & Influencer Marketing
Open until filled	Y Media Group - Video Editor

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